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Source: <<A>> book of architecture containing designs of buildings and ornaments / by James Gibbs. http://www.e-rara.ch/zut/content/pageview/203795

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To His Grace
John
Duke of Argyll and Greenwich, &c.
One of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council, Colonel of the Queen's own Royal Regiment of Horse, General of the Foot, Master General of the Ordnance, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.

My Lord,
The early Encouragement I received from your Grace, in my Possession, upon my Return from Italy, and the Honour of Your Protection
ever